Back in the Shop but not in it!

Good morning my virtual truckers!  Yes, today, I am officially back on the road, the road to the Freightliner Shop in Pacific!  Per my FM’s recommendation, I took the truck to the shop and left it there.  The shop stated they could not get to my truck until later this afternoon which means…..back to Duvall for me!  Of course, I did mention it would not bother me at all if the truck had to spend the weekend in the shop (still hoping to get that gold crown on Tuesday).  We could be heading out first thing tomorrow morning so the truck is ready to go except for bedding, food, clothing and Gonja.  Jack Sr. will drive us to the shop in my S10; we will load up and hit the road, whether it is tomorrow or Monday.

The truck has new seat covers, plastic bins in the shelves for easy access, a small flat screen TV for streaming movies online and I removed the top bunk mattress so I can use that space for clothing storage.  I can now be on the road for three months without having to worry about buying new clothes!  Got everything I need except a kitchen sink and a small vacuum.  We will check out vacuums the next time we are at Wal-Mart as I am sure, Gonja’s fur is going to drive me nuts for a bit!

Spoke with Kel a few days ago, he should have his truck by now and traveling with Josie as his passenger.  Jim seems to be fairing well with Schneider considering he has spent more time in the shop than the road.  Now Brian, he is a bomb waiting to explode!  He has a serious love/hate relationship with our company and HATES his FM.  If he could muster a way to get all his belongings off that truck and get home…….he would have left a week ago!  He is going on his sixth week away from home and he is ready to “bring it on”!  I think our phone calls to each other have been our saving grace but I believe he is near his breaking point.  I will keep you informed on that one!

Oh, the Eagle recruiter finally called me after I emailed my resume to her.  She left a voice mail, and I did the same in return yesterday and today.  Again, I will keep you informed of this one as well.

So enjoy today and your weekend!

What I wish I could be doing this weekend!